by Stephen Rodgers

Well hello again! We’re back with a collection of links from around the internet this week. I hope that you’ve found these articles as interesting and thought-provoking as I have.

• First up, since last week was Thanksgiving, let’s wrap up that holiday with a couple of final articles on the topic of thankfulness. Tullian Tchividjian wrote a rather eyebrow-raising article on why he is thankful for pain. Over at TeamPyro, Dan Phillips continued his series on gratitude by discussing how he is grateful for the goodness of creation. And last but not least, Al Mohler posted a fantastic article on how a lack of God-directed thankfulness is a hallmark of atheism.
• On a new theme, Tim Challies has started a new series for men on Biblical leadership in the home. The first four articles have covered his introduction, a brief defense of male headship, ways that men are called to lead, and the husband’s role in protection.
• Requiring fewer links (this week), Phil Johnson has wrapped up his series on gambling with one final article discussing gambling vs. charity.
• Meanwhile, Justin Taylor continues with part four and part five of his series on what gospel-centered ministry is.
• On a lighter note, here are some fun rhymes for memorizing the twelve disciples of Jesus and the books of the Old Testament. (WARNING: comments by the owner of those pages show that the author doesn’t hold to a traditional view of scripture, but rather favors the approach of higher criticism. The rhymes are still fun).
• Over at the Resurgence, the series on the Trinity continues with the mystery of the Trinity, followed by misunderstandings of the Trinity. If you’re currently in the Single’s ministry, you should recognize some good information regarding the Holy Spirit in these articles.

And for folks who think they don’t have time to read a series of articles, here’s a few that stand by themselves:

• Mark Driscoll continues his interview with RC Sproul by asking, “What is the biggest theological battle that the upcoming generation of pastors and teachers will have to fight?”
• If you watched that video interview, then you probably figured out why I picked this next article as well. Kevin DeYoung writes on the doctrine of justification…as an opinion piece in a magazine. Check it out.
• So when one of the most recognized urban-centered pastors of our time is asked how to grow as a pastor…he responds by saying become a country parson (pastor). Read why Tim Keller said that.
• And let’s go out with a bang: 3 truths that change your life.

See you next week!

Pro Rege